Don’t call it a retreat: UN relocating staff in Afghanistan after attacks
In the wake of deadly attacks aimed at United Nations workers, in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, the organizations has begun relocating hundreds of foreign staff members into better security situations. After operating in Afghanistan for 50 years with very little violence against its workers, the UN has been forced to review its security strategy for so many vulnerable aid workers. If the UN can’t operate safely in Afghanistan is there any hope of long-term stability?
In the wake of deadly attacks aimed at United Nations workers, in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, the organizations has begun relocating hundreds of foreign staff members into better security situations. After operating in Afghanistan for 50 years with very little violence against its workers, the UN has been forced to review its security strategy for so many vulnerable aid workers. If the UN can’t operate safely in Afghanistan is there any hope of long-term stability?
Guests:
Anand Gopal (AHN-uhnd go-PAHL), reporter for the Wall Street Journal; he joins us from Kabul, Afghanistan
- Patt Morrison for November 5, 2009
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